<p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>The Ark is a unique, purpose-built cultural centre in the heart of Dublin&#39;s Temple Bar, where children aged 2 -12 can explore theatre, music, literature, art, film, dance and more.</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Our programme of world class performances, exhibitions and creative workshops changes every few weeks, so expect a different experience every visit!</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="color:#000000;">The Ark is located in the heart of Temple Bar in Dublin 2. It&#39;s easy to get to by public transport and there are many family-friendly restaurants and cafes close by.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="color:#000000;">There is always something interesting on in the Ark. Click below to see the latest performances and events.</span></span></p>

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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span style="background-color:#FF0000;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><a href="http://ark.ie/events/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span style="background-color:#FF0000;">L</span></span></a></span></span></span><a href="http://ark.ie/events/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color:#FF0000;">ATEST EVENTS &amp; BUY TICKETS &nbsp;</span></span></span></span></a></p>

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<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Booking information</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><img alt="" src="http://ark.ie/images/uploads/Feedback_660.jpg" style="width: 200px; height: 111px; margin: 10px; float: left;" />The Ark booking office is open Monday-Friday from 10am-4:30pm, and one hour before performances and workshops on weekends and in the evening. Outside these times, you can book online. Opening hours for exhibitions, workshops and performances vary - please check relevant event page on the website for full details.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><u>Concessions</u></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">Children accompanying third-level students, senior citizens, the unwaged and those parenting alone can book tickets at the concessionary rate. Full priced tickets are available to book online. Tickets at the concessionary rate and combination tickets can be booked by calling the box office directly on +353 1 670 7788 or in person. No booking charges apply.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><u>Refunds &amp; exhanges</u></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">All events have a limited capacity so advance booking is recommended, and we regret that The Ark is unable to provide refunds or exchanges under any circumstances.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><u>Latecomers</u></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">Please be advised that as a courtesy to performers and other audience members, latecomers will not be admitted.&nbsp; We advise all visitors to arrive at the venue 15 minutes in advance of our events.</span></p>

<p style="line-height: 20.8px; font-family: Georgia, Times, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><strong><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">&quot;I loved it! I&#39;d come a million times if I could&quot;</span></strong></span></span></em></p>

<p style="line-height: 20.8px; font-family: Georgia, Times, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><strong><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">Elizabeth, Aged 9&nbsp;</span></strong></span></span></u></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Age suitability</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><img alt="" src="http://ark.ie/images/uploads/Family_660.jpg" style="width: 200px; height: 111px; margin: 10px; float: left;" />The Ark continuously works to to ensure that our programmes are suitable for particular age groups. Most of our events are age-specific, because children&rsquo;s interests and skills develop with age, and because children generally benefit more from participating in cultural activity with other children of their own age.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">We ask all visitors to respect the designated age range when booking. Events are not suitable for any children under the recommended age group</span></p>

<p style="line-height: 20.8px; text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>&quot;Fab Show, a place where children can be children &ndash; A huge relief for parents! Also lovely to have a space where children can freely express selves in an artistic context&quot;&nbsp;</strong></span></span></em></p>

<p style="line-height: 20.8px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Parent, Telling Tall &amp; Tiny Tales</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Accessibility</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><img alt="" src="http://ark.ie/images/uploads/Gift.jpg" style="width: 200px; height: 111px; margin: 10px; float: left;" />The Ark welcomes all children to its programmes.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">Our productions, workshops and exhibitions are open to children with individual requirements and the physical spaces within The Ark are fully wheelchair accessible. Please note that the number of wheelchair spaces available for theatre events varies depending on the scale of the performance. Please contact the box office manager directly.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">If you or your group have any individual requirements, please let us know when booking your tickets so that we are able to maximise the enjoyment of your visit.</span></p>

<p style="line-height: 20.8px; text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>&quot;I love coming to The Ark. The staff are wonderful, the building has a sense of magic about it. A very important space for cultivating our children&#39;s&rsquo; imaginations and curiosity&quot;&nbsp;</strong></span></span></em></p>

<p style="line-height: 20.8px; text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Parent</strong></span></span></u></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Group bookings</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">Groups attending events at The Ark can claim one free ticket with every 10 purchased, and can reserve tickets without having to make full payment at the time of the reservation.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">To discuss your group&#39;s requirements, please contact The Ark&#39;s box office team on 01 670 7788.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p style="font-family: Georgia, Times, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-style: italic; line-height: 20.8px; text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s fantastic to have a place like this&rdquo;&nbsp;</strong></span></span></em></p>

<p style="font-family: Georgia, Times, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-style: italic; line-height: 20.8px; text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>RT&Eacute;</strong></span></span></u></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Getting to the Ark</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>The Ark is located in the heart of Temple Bar, on Eustace Street, which links Dame Street, at the South Great George&rsquo;s Street junction, and the Quays, at the Millennium Bridge</strong>.</span></p>

<p><img alt="The Ark location" src="http://ark.ie/images/made/downloads/temp_file_map41_660_322_c1.png" style="width: 660px; height: 322px;" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Car</strong><br />
The Fleet Street (Temple Bar) Car Park is located just off Westmoreland Street. As soon as you enter Westmoreland Street turn left for Fleet Street and the car park is on the left (opposite The Morgan Hotel).</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">The Fleet Street car park rate for visitors to The Ark is &euro;5 for 3 hours. Any additional hours are charged at &euro;3.10 per hour. To avail of the parking rate please present your ticket stub from The Ark, along with your parking ticket, when paying at the cash desk prior to collecting your car.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">To get from the car park to The Ark, walk straight down Fleet Street, through Temple Bar Square and East Essex Street. Then take a left turn onto Eustace Street. The Ark is located just up the street on the right.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Luas</strong><br />
<u>Luas Red Line</u><br />
The Luas Red Line runs from Tallaght to The Point and from Saggart to Connolly. Take Luas to Jervis Luas Stop. Walk towards the River Liffey through the Italian Quarter and cross the Millennium Bridge. You are now at the end of Eustace Street. The Ark is just up the street on the right.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><u>Luas Green Line</u><br />
The Luas Green Line runs from Brides Glen to St. Stephen&#39;s Green. Take Luas to St. Stephen&rsquo;s Green Luas Stop and walk down Grafton Street. Take the left turn just after Brown Thomas onto Wicklow Street and walk to South Great George&rsquo;s Street. Turn right and walk to Dame Street. Cross the road and continue down Eustace Street. The Ark is located halfway down the street on the left.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">For more information, please see&nbsp;<a href="http://www.luas.ie" target="_blank">www.luas.ie</a></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Bus</strong><br />
Take any bus to Dame Street or College Green. Walk along Dame Street to the junction with South Great Georges Street and turn down Eustace Street towards the River Liffey. The Ark is located halfway down the street on the left.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">Dame Street is serviced by the following Dublin Bus services: 15E, 15F, 49, 49A, 50, 51, 51B, 51C, 54A, 56A, 65, 65B, 68, 69, 69X, 77, 77A, 77X, 78, 78A, 79, 79A, 121, 123, 150, 151.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">College Green is serviced by the following Dublin Bus services: 16, 16A, 16C, 19, 19A, 19C, 49, 49A, 51B, 51C, 54A, 65, 65B, 83, 121, 122, 123, 150, 151.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">For more details and timetables, please see&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dublinbus.ie" target="_blank">www.dublinbus.ie</a></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Dart&nbsp;</strong><br />
Get out at Tara Street Dart Station and walk along the Quays past O&#39;Connell Bridge, turning left when you reach the Millennium Bridge onto Eustace Street. The Ark is located just up the street on the right.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">For more details and timetables, please see&nbsp;<a href="http://www.irishrail.ie" target="_blank">www.irishrail.ie</a></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Support Us!</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">While many people know that The Ark is one of Europe&rsquo;s leading arts venues for children, few realise that it is also a registered charity.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">Public funding only makes up an average of 60% of our income so we rely on ticket sales, grants and generous donations from companies and individuals to enable us to create inspirational cultural experiences for all children.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">Below are some of the ways that you could help to support us in our work.</span></p>

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